Stories from Sunday, July 29, 2018

Bedford County Circuit Court was recessed last week so workers could pay tribute to long-time deputy clerk Donna Reed. She will retire on Tuesday. On the heels of the celebration, Reed said it’s surreal to be leaving Bedford County Circuit Court Clerk Michelle Murray’s office after 21½ years. But, she finds comfort in literally living only a stone’s throw away from the courthouse...

A crowdsourced funding campaign has been started to market “Russ Taff: I Still Believe,” a documentary about the Grammy and Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter, and Bell Buckle resident, and his struggles with alcoholism and family trauma. The documentary will be shown by Fathom Events Oct. ...

A great-looking weekend is expected across our area with sunshine, a little bit lower humidity and a northerly breeze at 5 to 10 miles per hour. A 50 percent chance of showers enters the picture on Monday and showers and thunderstorms are likely for Monday night through Tuesday night. From Wednesday to Friday I am expecting about a 40 percent chance of rain each day with high temperatures in the low to mid 80s, and that is a little bit below normal for early August...

Gold and silver collectible coins and a gold men’s ring were taken from a Burt Street home Thursday afternoon, Shelbyville police said. The victim left her home at 12;30 p.m. and returned shortly before 6 to find the door unlocked and a dog gate broken. A suspect, who had recently been shown the items, was named...

Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County has announced its schedule for August: Aug. 7: Dr. Michael Talbot, noon-4 p.m.; Cindy Kinney, noon-4 p.m. Aug. 9: Kacy Kirk, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 14: Dr. Michael Talbot, noon-4 p.m.; Diabetes clinic, 2-6 p.m...

It was a chance to see the present Shelbyville Central Golden Eagle football team, as well as the possible future in a two-game scrimmage on Friday night at the Eagles’ Nest. Harris Middle School and Liberty, a pair of feeder schools to Shelbyville Central, held a scrimmage in the opening game, followed by the Golden Eagles and Gallatin in the nightcap...

In an all-Bedford County match held at River Bend on Thursday, Cascade and Shelbyville Central battled to a tie, with each golf squad posting a combined 334. Cascade’s Oscar Westh-Blanc took match medalist honors with a round-low of 70. He was followed by Seth Miller, who shot a 74...

Lisa Smith won't have far to move her desk items when she makes her transition from the Bedford County Circuit Court Clerk Michelle Murray's office to Shelbyville City Hall on Aug. 13. She has been hired as the new city recorder. "I've been teased a bit for leaving the county for the city," said Smith. "But Michelle has been very understanding. She knows this is a good move ... job that will assist me as I move toward retirement."...

Arnold Engineering Development Complex team member Tracy Carter is leading a service project crocheting beanies for veterans at the Alvin C. York Campus of the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Murfreesboro. Carter, a management and program assistant for the Test Systems Sustainment Division at Arnold Air Force Base, said she enjoys supporting area veterans and has been part of the VA Picnic Committee since she started her position at Arnold...

Carissa Porter of Tullahoma and Shelby Gashaw of Tullahoma have announced their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Deborah Rogers and James Porter, both of Plant City, Florida. She is the granddaughter of the late Carris Register; Andrew Register of Plant City, Florida; Linda Morris of Zephyrhills, Florida, and Larry Porter of Zephyrhills, Florida. ...

In June, 2018, your library registered 161 new patrons and provided them with their library cards. This is the largest monthly total since we had our grand opening in this building in May of 2015. Remember that day? About 1,500 people attended and even a pretty good-sized rainstorm couldn't put a damper on the celebration. ...

It's the time of year for fresh garden veggies, and what possibly could top the tomato? Even though I don't love tomatoes unless they're cooked, even I will splurge on a tomato sandwich from time to time. Last week, a friend who has recently sold her house brought me a bag of tomatoes from her garden she wanted to give away before moving out...

Rebekah Hope Lovvorn and Hunter Thomas Joyce were married July 7 in an evening ceremony at Fair Haven Baptist Church. The Rev. Tod Tanner performed the double-ring ceremony before a large party of guests. The bride is the daughter of Dennis and Andrea Lovvorn and the granddaughter of Mary Lovvorn Hix of Shelbyville and the late Lester Lovvorn, Reagor Hix, Milton and Bobbie Statum. She was escorted by her father...

I received a phone call one day from a young man that got my name and number from someone he called a mutual friend. He asked if I remembered his mother, whom years ago I helped get into a drug rehabilitation program in Chicago. I didn't remember the name, but over the years I had helped so many young men and women get into Christian rehabilitation programs that it is hard to remember all of them...

Shelbyville FCE Club fed lunch to the Bedford County Fair judging team. Members present were (standing) Bonnie Saunders, Linda Rucker, Helen Williams and Lucile Sorrells. To ensure fairness, the fair recruits judges from other counties for the various home ec, produce and art competitions.